Iphigenia in Tauris

Euripides

Euripides. The Plays of Euripides, Translated into English Prose from the Text of Paley. Vol. II. Coleridge, Edward P., translator. London: George Bell and Sons, 1891.

  1. You must indeed take care of the rest, so that it goes well.
Orestes
  1. We need only one thing more, that these women conceal our plans; you approach them and find persuasive words. A woman has power over pity.
  2. The rest, perhaps—. May all turn out well!
Iphigenia
  1. My dearest friends, I look to you; I am in your hands, whether I am to succeed, or come to nothing and lose my country, and my dear brother and dearest sister.
  2. And first of all, I begin my speech with this: we are women, and have hearts naturally formed to love each other, and keep our common interests most secure. Be silent for us and assist us in our flight. It is good to have trustworthy speech.